CENTRE FOR PERSONNEL TALENT MANAGEMENT (CEPTAM)

Scrutinize, Actualize & Recognize Human Potential

DEFENCE RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT ORGANISATION (DRDO)

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
\ "Government strives to have a workforce which reflects gender balance and women candidates are encouraged to apply"

Recruitment of 224 vacancies for the various posts under Admin & Allied (A&A) Cadre

Advertisement No.: CEPTAM-09/A&A

Crucial date of eligibility: 15th Oct 2019 Date of Examination [Tier-I (CBT) & Tier-II
(Trade/Skill/Physical Fitness and Capability Test,
Closing date for submission of application: 15th Oct 2019
wherever applicable)]: To be announced on website

DRDO offers exciting and challenging career opportunities to work on defence systems, infrastructure & related activities in a broad spectrum of subjects/disciplines at
its more than 60 laboratories/establishments/units spread throughout the country. Online applications are invited for recruitment to the various posts under
Admin & Allied (A&A) Cadre as per section-1 below. Candidates are advised to read the complete advertisement carefully, before filling up the online application
form. Instructions for filling up of online application and Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) are available on CEPTAM notice board of DRDO website
www.drdo.gov.in. This advertisement consists of five sections. All details given in these sections are applicable to candidates. Translation ambiguity, if any, shall be
resolved by referring to the English version of the advertisement published in the Employment News. In case of any ambiguity, the decision of DRDO will be final. Any
dispute will be subject to the courts/tribunals having jurisdiction over Delhi only.

SECTION-1
1.1 ESSENTIAL EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT (EER): Candidates must have acquired the EER as on crucial date of eligibility for the posts they are applying.
Those awaiting results of the final examination as on crucial date of eligibility for the prescribed qualification are not eligible and hence should not apply.

POST ESSENTIAL EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT (EER)

POST NAME OTHER ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENT (OER)
CODE [Refer: 1.1, 2.3 & 5.4]

0301 Stenographer Grade-II 12th Class pass from a recognised Board or University. Skill test norms Dictation: 10 minutes @ 80 words per
(English Typing) minutes. Transcription: 50 minutes (English) (only on
computers).
0401 Administrative Assistant ‘A’ 12th Class pass Or equivalent from a recognised Board or Skill test norms on Computer: English Typing @ 35 words
(English Typing) University. per minutes (Time allowed -10 minutes.) (35 words per
minutes correspond to 10500 KDPH on an average of 5 key
depressions for each word).
0402 Administrative Assistant ‘A’ 12th Class pass Or equivalent from a recognised Board or Skill test norms on Computer: Hindi Typing @ 30 words per
(Hindi Typing) University. minutes (Time allowed-10 minutes.) (30 words per minutes
correspond to 9000 KDPH on an average of 5 key depressions
for each word).
0501 Store Assistant ‘A’ 12th Class pass Or equivalent from a recognised Board or Skill test norms on Computer: English Typing @ 35 words
(English Typing) University. per minutes. (35 words per minutes correspond to 10500 KDPH
on an average of 5 key depressions for each word). Time-10
minutes.
0502 Store Assistant ‘A’ 12th Class pass Or equivalent from a recognised Board or Skill test norms on Computer: Hindi Typing @ 30 words per
(Hindi Typing) University. minutes. (30 words per minutes correspond to 9000 KDPH on
an average of 5 key depressions for each word). Time-10
minutes.
0601 Security Assistant ‘A’ 12th Class pass Or equivalent from a recognised Board or Physical fitness and capability to undertake strenuous duties.
University or equivalent certificate awarded by Armed
Forces in the case of Ex-servicemen.
0701 Clerk (Canteen Manager Secondary School Certificate (10th Standard Pass under (i) Accurate typing speed in English (minimum 30 words per
Grade-III) 10+2 System) recognised by the Central/State minute) or in Hindi (minimum 25 words per minute) or 8000
Governments. key depressions per hour for data entry in computer. (ii) Two
years experience in Canteen Management in a
Government/Semi-Government/ Autonomous Organisation.
0801 Asstt Halwai-cum Cook Secondary School Certificate (10th Standard Pass under Two years experience in cooking in a Government/Semi-
10+2 System). Government/Autonomous Organisation.
0901 Vehicle Operator ‘A’ 10th Standard Pass. (i) Possession of a valid driving license for two or three
wheelers and light and heavy vehicles, and
(ii) Knowledge of motor mechanism (The candidate should be
able to remove minor defects in vehicle).
(iii) Experience of driving a motor car for at least three years.
1001 Fire Engine Driver ‘A’ Pass in 10th Standard from a recognised Board. (i) Possession of a valid driving license for two or three
wheelers and light and heavy vehicles, and (ii) Knowledge of
Traffic regulations (iii) Physical fitness and capability for
strenuous duties.
1101 Fireman Secondary School Certificate (10th Standard pass under Physical fitness and capability to perform strenuous duties.
10+2 System) recognised by the Central/State Government.
1.2 DESCRIPTION OF VACANCIES FOR THE VARIOUS POSTS UNDER ADMIN & ALLIED (A&A) CADRE:

VACANCIES
POST PWD CODE OF POSTING
CODE POST NAME (Refer:1.5) STATION
SC ST OBC EWS UR TOTAL ESM MSP (Refer:1.6)
CAT CAT CAT CAT
A B C D
Stenographer Grade-II A2, B1, D2, G1, H1, J1, K1,
0301 0 0 1 0 12 13 0 0 0 0 0 0
(English Typing) M1, N1, P2
Administrative Assistant ‘A’ A2, B1, C1, C2, D1, D2, H1,
0401 4 3 7 7 33 54 1 0 1 0 0 1
(English Typing) K1, L1, M1, M2, N1, P1, P2
Administrative Assistant ‘A’ D2, H1, J2, M1
0402 0 0 0 1 3 4 0 0 0 0 0 0
(Hindi Typing)
A2, B1, B2, C1, C2, D1, D2,
0501 Store Assistant ‘A’ (English Typing) 1 2 4 0 21 28 0 1 0 1 0 0
G1, H1, J1, P2, V1

0502 Store Assistant ‘A’ (Hindi Typing) 1 0 0 1 2 4 0 0 0 0 1 0 B1, D1, P2

A1, A2, B1, C1, C2, D2, G1,

0601 Security Assistant ‘A’ 5 0 8 0 27 40 6 1 1 0 0 0
H1, J1, J2, K1, M2, N1, P2, V1

0701 Clerk (Canteen Manager Grade-III) 0 0 0 0 3 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 P2, V1

B1, D2, H1, K1, M1, N1, P2,

0801 Asstt Halwai-cum Cook 1 0 3 0 25 29 0 0 0 1 1 0
V1
A1, A2, B1, D2, H1, J1, N1,
0901 Vehicle Operator ‘A’ 2 0 2 2 17 23 1 0 0 0 0 0
P1, V1

1001 Fire Engine Driver ‘A’ 0 0 0 0 6 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 C1, H1, N1, P2

1101 Fireman 1 0 4 1 14 20 1 0 0 0 0 1 B2, C1, H1, N1, P2

TOTAL 15 05 29 12 163 224 09 02 02 02 02 02

Note: The number of vacancies may increase or decrease depending upon requirement. A vacancy may be kept unfilled, if no candidate is found suitable.
SC/ST/OBC/EWS vacancy reservations are applied vertically and PWD/ESM/MSP vacancy reservations are applied horizontally as per Govt. of India rules. Total numbers
of vacancies are inclusive of number of vacancies of PWD/ESM/MSP.
1.3 PAY: Pay at level 2 (Rs 19900-63200) for all post codes except Stenographer Grade-II i.e. Pay at level 4 (Rs 25500-81100) as per 7th CPC Pay matrix and other
benefits as per Govt. of India rules.
1.4 AGE LIMIT AS ON CRUCIAL DATE OF ELIGIBILITY: Candidate must be between 18 and 27 Years of age (relaxable for SC/ST/OBC/ESM/PWD/WIDOWS/
DIVORCED WOMEN/ WOMEN JUDICIALLY SEPARATED FROM THEIR HUSBANDS WHO ARE NOT REMARRIED etc. as per Govt. of India rules).
1.5 PERSONS WITH DISABILITY (PWD):
CAT A: (a) Blindness and low vision; CAT B: (b) Deaf and hard of hearing; CAT C: (c) Locomotor disability including cerebral palsy, leprosy cured, dwarfism, acid attack
victims and muscular dystrophy; CAT D: (d) Autism, intellectual disability, specific learning disability and mental illness; (e) Multiple disabilities from amongst persons
under clauses (a) to (d) including deaf-blindness.
1.6 CODES OF POSTING STATIONS (REFER TABLE 1.2 IN SECTION 1): A1=AGRA; A2=AHMEDNAGAR; B1=BENGALURU; B2= BHUBANESWAR
C1=CHANDIGARH; C2=CHENNAI; D1=DEHRADUN; D2=DELHI; G1=GWALIOR; H1=HYDERABAD; J1=JAGDALPUR; J2=JODHPUR; K1=KOCHI; L1= LEH;
M1= MUSSOORIE; M2=MYSORE; N1=NASIK; P1=PANAGARH; P2=PUNE; V1=VISAKHAPATNAM.
may interfere in efficient discharge of duties. Provisionally shortlisted
SECTION-2 candidates will be subjected to a medical examination as prescribed by the
2.1 REMUNERATION AND SERVICE CONDITION: Recruited candidates competent authority, before the offer of appointment is issued. If a candidate
will get Pay [at level 2 (Rs 19900-63200) for all post codes except is found unfit, he/she will not be offered an appointment. For PWD candidates,
Stenographer Grade-II i.e. Pay at level 4 (Rs 25500-81100)] as per 7th CPC Pay medical fitness standards are as per Govt. of India rules. E) NO OBJECTION
matrix and other benefits include dearness allowance, house rent allowance, CERTIFICATE (NOC): Candidates serving in Govt., PSU, Autonomous
transport allowance, children education allowance, leave travel concession, organisations, Armed Forces and Departmental candidates must apply through
medical facilities, CSD facility and other allowances/advances as per Govt. of proper channel. Candidate should obtain NOC from the present employer at
India rules. The recruited candidates will be covered under National Pension appropriate time. Application submitted without NOC will be treated as
System (NPS) of the government unless provided otherwise as per Govt. of provisional. NOC must be submitted along with other documents at the time of
India rules. DRDO has beautiful well laid out green campuses with residential document verification, if shortlisted.
quarters, general amenities & sports facilities at most of the laboratories/ Note: i) Candidates should ensure that they fulfill all the eligibility criteria for
establishments. The recruited candidates will be governed by the central the post they are applying. Their admission at all stages of the selection
government rules. The personnel policies in DRDO are well laid down. The process will be purely provisional, subject to fulfilling prescribed eligibility
selected candidates will be appointed on probation and are liable to serve criteria. If, on verification, at any time during or after the selection process, it
anywhere within limits of Union of India including field locations / remote is found that, they do not fulfill any of the eligibility criteria, their
areas, as and when required, as per Govt. of India rules. candidature/appointment will be cancelled without notice, and no
representation in this regard will be entertained under any circumstances.
2.2 TERMS OF POSTING: The preference for posting to various ii) Provisional shortlisting/selection at any stage of the process or success in
stations related to the post code will be obtained from candidate at the examination confers no right of appointment, unless the DRDO is satisfied,
an appropriate time. The preference of posting to stations once given by after such enquiry as may be considered necessary, that the candidate is
the candidate will be treated as final and irreversible. Subsequent request for suitable in all respects for appointment to the service/post. iii) The decision of
change in preference will not be entertained under any circumstances/ DRDO in all matters related to eligibility, acceptance or rejection of the
reasons. Candidates are, therefore, advised to give preference of posting applications, mode of selection, conduct of examination(s), allotment of
stations carefully. DRDO reserves its right to nominate the candidate anywhere examination centres and nomination of provisionally shortlisted candidates to a
in India depending upon Organisational requirement. Candidates are required specific lab/city will be final & binding on the candidates and no
to serve a minimum of five years at the first place of posting and no request correspondence will be entertained in this regard.
for transfer will be entertained during this period. However, they may be
transferred to other locations in public interest by DRDO. 2.4 RESERVATION/RELAXATION BENEFITS: A) Reservation/relaxation
benefits regarding age, minimum qualifying criteria etc. are applicable to the
2.3 ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA: All eligibility conditions will be determined with SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PWD/ESM/MSP etc. candidates applying against vacancies
reference to the crucial date of eligibility as mentioned in this advertisement. earmarked for them, in accordance with the instructions / orders / circulars, as
A) NATIONALITY: Candidate must be a citizen of India. B) Age Limit: per extant Govt. of India orders. As per DoPT OM no. 36039/1/2019-
Please refer 1.4 of this advertisement for age limit. C) Essential Educational Estt.(Res.) dated 31st Jan 2019, the benefit of reservation under EWS can be
Requirement (EER): candidates must have completed EER and other availed upon production of an Income and Asset Certificate (as on or before
eligibility for the post as on crucial date of Eligibility. EER should be as per crucial date of eligibility of this Advt.) issued by a Competent Authority.
section-1 of this advertisement. D) MEDICAL FITNESS: Candidates must be Candidates who are not covered under the scheme of reservation for
in good mental and physical health and free from any physical deformity which SC/ST/OBC and whose family gross annual income is below Rs 8 Lakh (Rupees
eight lakh) are to be identified as EWS for benefit of reservation for EWS. All FROM PAYMENT OF FEE: All women and SC/ST/PWD/ESM candidates are
candidates applying against unreserved (UR) vacancies will be treated as exempted from payment of application fee, as per Govt. of India rules. C) Ex-
general candidates. B) Candidates seeking reservation/relaxation benefits servicemen, who have already secured employment in civil side under Central
must support their claim with duly self-attested copies of relevant Government on regular basis after availing of the benefits of reservation given
certificates issued by Govt./notified competent authority, at the time of to ex-servicemen for their re-employment, are NOT eligible for fee concession.
document verification or whenever required by DRDO, else their claim for any D) MODE OF PAYMENT: Fee is to be paid online through credit card/debit
relaxation/concession etc. will not be considered and their application will be card/net banking. Application fee paid by the candidates who have not
treated under unreserved (UR) category. C) A candidate seeking completed their application or whose application is rejected, will not be
reservation/relaxation benefits of OBC must ensure that he/she possess a refunded. All applicable service charges shall be borne by candidates only.
genuine caste/community certificate in central Govt. format and does not fall in
creamy layer on the crucial date of eligibility. D) Candidates with benchmark 3.3 A) EXAMINATION CITIES FOR TIER-I: Candidates are advised to
physical disability of 40% and more only would be considered as person with choose any three different cities from the following list in order of preference
disability (PWD) and entitled to reservation for PWD. E) It may be noted that, for Tier-I examination. The option/preference once given by the candidate will
candidature will remain provisional till the veracity of the concerned documents be treated as final and irreversible. Request for change of examination
are verified/re-verified by the appointing authority. city/centre/shift will not be entertained. CEPTAM reserves the right to
add/delete any examination city and allot the candidates to any examination
2.5 AGE RELAXATION: A) The candidate must be within prescribed age limit city other than chosen by candidate depending upon the operational
on the crucial date of eligibility. However, upper age limit is relaxable for SC, constraints.
ST, OBC, PWD, ESM, Widows, Divorced Women & Women Judicially separated
from their Husbands who are not remarried, Central Govt. Civilian Employees, 01 AGRA 16 HYDERABAD 31 NASIK
Disabled Defence Services Personnel, Persons domiciled in Jammu & Kashmir 02 AHMEDABAD 17 IMPHAL 32 PANAJI
state during the period from 01-01-1980 to 31-12-1989 as per the rule 03 AURANGABAD 18 ITANAGAR 33 PATNA
prescribed by the Government of India. No age relaxation is allowed to 04 BALASORE 19 JABALPUR 34 PORT BLAIR
SC/ST/OBC candidates applying against unreserved (UR) vacancies. Candidates 05 BENGALURU 20 JAIPUR 35 PRAYAGRAJ
belonging to PWD, ESM, Central Govt. Civilian Employees, Disabled Defence 06 BHOPAL 21 JAMMU 36 PUNE
Services Personnel, Persons domiciled in Jammu & Kashmir state during the 07 BHUBANESWAR 22 JODHPUR 37 RAIPUR
period from 01-01-1980 to 31-12-1989 categories, who are applying against
08 CHANDIGARH 23 KANPUR 38 RANCHI
UR vacancies will get age relaxation benefit only for their respective category
09 CHENNAI 24 KOCHI 39 SILIGURI
as above and no additional relaxation will be given for belonging to SC/ST/OBC
category (Refer FAQs for further details). B) For relaxation, proforma for 10 COIMBATORE 25 KOLHAPUR 40 THIRUVANANTHAPURAM
certificates may be downloaded (if required) from the CEPTAM notice board on 11 DEHRADUN 26 KOLKATA 41 VARANASI
DRDO website www.drdo.gov.in 12 DELHI NCR 27 LUCKNOW 42 VIJAYWADA
13 GORAKHPUR 28 MUMBAI 43 VISAKHAPATNAM
SECTION-3 14 GUWAHATI 29 MYSORE
3.1 HOW TO APPLY: Candidates must satisfy themselves, before applying, 15 GWALIOR 30 NAGPUR
about their eligibility for the post. Candidates are, therefore, urged to carefully
read the advertisement and complete the application form and submit the B) EXAMINATION CITIES FOR TIER-II (TRADE/SKILL/PHYSICAL
same as per the instructions to avoid rejection later. A) All candidates must FITNESS AND CAPABILITY TEST, WHEREVER APPLICABLE): No choice
apply online through the link available on CEPTAM notice board for city is required to be given by the candidates for Tier-II
(https://www.drdo.gov.in/drdo/ceptam/ceptamnoticeboard.html). (TRADE/SKILL/PHYSICAL FITNESS AND CAPABILITY TEST,
Applications received by any other mode will be summarily rejected. B) The WHEREVER APPLICABLE). Cities for the Tier-II will be decided by CEPTAM
online application portal will be opened on 21st Sept 2019 (10:00 AM) and based on the operational requirement.
closed on 15th Oct 2019 (05:00 PM). C) Firstly, the candidate must register
online by filling up the basic details. After registration, the candidate will get a 3.4 REJECTION CRITERIA: The rejection of applications will be based on
user Id & password (note it down & keep safely), which will be used to login following grounds: A) Not meeting EER. B) Incomplete or partially filled
for filling of application. D) Candidates are advised not to wait until last date to Applications. C) Applications without Fees (wherever applicable)
submit their applications. CEPTAM will not be responsible, if candidates are not D) Applications not received through proper mode/channel. E) Applications
able to submit their applications on time due to last minute heavy rush, having blurred/irrelevant photo, signature or other documents. F) Underage or
network congestion etc. E) The following documents and their scanned overage as on crucial date of eligibility. G) If a candidate submits more than
copies must be kept ready before filling the application: (i) 10th Class or one application successfully for same post code, then only the latest
equivalent certificate for age proof. (ii) EER Certificates [10th Class application with application fee (if applicable) will be considered and other
Certificate: for the post codes of 0701, 0801, 0901, 1001 and 1101. 12th applications will be rejected.
Class Certificate: for the post codes of 0301, 0401, 0402, 0501, 0502
and 0601.] (iii) Photograph (Use only recent colour photograph taken within 3.5 A) DATE OF EXAMINATION AND ADMIT CARD [TIER-I (CBT) &
last 30 days. Keep 07 copies of the same photograph for future use.) TIER-II (TRADE/SKILL/PHYSICAL FITNESS AND CAPABILITY TEST,
(iv) Signature on plain white paper. v) Identity proof (ID) (e.g. Aadhaar, WHEREVER APPLICABLE)]: The date of examination will be published on
Passport, Voter ID, PAN, Driving License, Govt. issued ID, etc.) which must be website later. The date, time & venue of examination will be given on admit
carried during the examination & document verification. F) Candidates must fill card. The e-admit cards will be available on our website
their name, date of birth, father’s name & mother’s name as given in (https://www.drdo.gov.in/drdo/ceptam/ceptamnoticeboard.html) for download
matriculation/secondary examination certificate; otherwise their candidature /print, 02 weeks prior to examination. Admit cards will not be sent by
may be cancelled. G) Candidates should have their own mobile number and post. Candidates must print (preferably in colour) the admit card and carry it
valid & active personal email id. CEPTAM will not entertain any request for for appearing in examinations. Valid original photo Id (as mentioned in the
change of mobile number & email address at any stage. H) Contact details application form) is mandatory with admit card to appear in the examination.
such as e-mail, mobile number, correspondence & permanent address etc. CEPTAM reserves the right to divert candidate of any centre to other centre
must be correct & active during the recruitment cycle as all communication will depending upon operational constraints. CEPTAM will not entertain any request
be done through them. I) Candidates are required to submit all the acquired for any change in examination city, centre, date and shift allotted to
qualification as on crucial date of eligibility during filling of online application candidate(s). Mere issue of e-admit card to the candidates will NOT imply that
form. J) Submission of Application: (i) Candidates should read the their candidature has been finally accepted by the CEPTAM.
instructions carefully before making any entry or selecting options. The B) APPLICATION FOR MULTIPLE POSTS: Candidates applying for more
detailed instructions for filling-up of online application are available on our than one post code should submit their application, complete in all respects,
website. (ii) Candidates should save and review his/her application before final separately. Tier-I examination: Candidates, who have applied for more than
submission. (iii) Candidates are required to make online payment of application one post code, should be aware that centre for each examination may be
fee (wherever applicable). (iv) Eligibility of the candidate will be considered on different, and examination may be on the same day/shift. If the examinations
the strength of the information furnished in the online application form. After are in two different shifts on the same day, it will be the candidate’s
final submission, request for change/correction in the particulars given in the responsibility to reach the allocated centre. If the examination for two post
application form, shall not be entertained under any circumstances. CEPTAM codes applied by candidate is in the same shift, he/she will be able to appear
will not be responsible for any consequences arising out of non-acceptance of in the examination of one post code as per his/her own choice.
any correction/deletion in any particulars given by candidates in application C) Tier-II (TRADE/SKILL/PHYSICAL FITNESS AND CAPABILITY TEST,
form. Hence candidates are advised to fill the application form carefully. WHEREVER APPLICABLE): (i) For the post of Asstt Halwai-cum Cook, it is
J) When application is successfully submitted, it will be accepted/ considered mandatory to pass the Trade Test. (ii) For the post of Vehicle Operator ‘A’
provisionally. Candidates are advised to take a printout of application and keep and Fire Engine Driver ‘A’, passing of Driving test is mandatory. (iii) To pass
safely. No printed copy of application is required to be sent to Typing Test is essential for the post of Administrative Assistant ‘A’, Store
CEPTAM. However, candidates have to produce duly signed printed copy of Assistant ‘A’ and Clerk (Canteen Manager Grade-III). (iv) It is mandatory to
application at the time of document verification, if provisionally shortlisted. pass the Dictation & Transcription Test for the post of Stenographer Grade-II.
(v) For the post of Security Assistant ‘A’, Fire Engine Driver ‘A’ and Fireman, it
3.2 APPLICATION FEE, EXEMPTION FROM PAYMENT OF FEE AND is mandatory to pass the Physical Fitness and Capability Test. Candidates
MODE OF PAYMENT: A) APPLICATION FEE: Non-refundable application undergoing Physical Fitness and Capability Test will do so at their own risk. It
fee of Rs. 100/- (Rupees one hundred only) is to be paid by the candidate. The is to be noted that schedule/venue/detailed instructions for Tier-II will be
fee should be paid separately for each post code applied. B) EXEMPTION available on our website after declaration of Tier-I examination result.
The criteria for Physical Fitness and Capability Test for above 03 posts are as described in Table-1. Document verification of provisionally shortlisted
given below: candidates will be done at the time of joining by concerned
(A) Physical Measurements Laboratory/Establishment.
Male Female
a. Height without shoes 165 cm min 157 cm min 4.2 RESOLUTION OF TIE CASES FOR TIER-I (CBT): In cases where more
b. Chest (un-expanded) 81 cm min NA than one candidate secure the equal aggregate marks in Tier-I examination,
c. Chest expansion 05 cm NA tie cases will be resolved by applying following criteria, one after another, as
d. Weight 50 kgs min 45 kgs min applicable till the tie is resolved. (i) Date of birth, older candidate placed
 No physical deformity & bow legs, knock knee and flat foot. higher in merit list. (ii) Alphabetical order (English Language) in which the
 A maximum relaxation of 2.5 cms in height and/or in chest may be
allowed for candidates belonging to hilly areas. names of the candidates appear.
(B) Medical Standards
a. Vision 4.3 PROVISIONS FOR PWD CATEGORY: (i) Visually impaired,
 Distant 6x6 without aids orthopedically handicapped (afflicted by cerebral palsy), orthopedically
 Near vision normal but with corrections for person above 40 years of handicapped (both arm affected), orthopedically handicapped candidates who
age has a locomotor disability wherein the dominant writing extremity is affected to
 Each eye must have full field of vision the extent of slowing down the performance of the candidate (such deficiency
 No light and colour blindness
(C) Physical Endurance Test to be indicated in the certificate, issued by competent authority, submitted by
a. Male candidates the candidate) will be allowed compensatory time of 20 minutes per hour in
 Running a distance of 1600 meter in 07 minutes time the examination. Candidates who are availing compensatory time are eligible
 Carrying a weight of 63.5 kgs to a distance of 183 meters within 96 for scribe. Candidates who are availing compensatory time will have to arrange
sec (Only for Fireman post) scribe on their own (ii) For visually impaired candidates, there will be no
 03 mtr vertical rope climbing (03 mtr foot above ground) component of maps/graph/diagrams/statistical data in the Question paper.
 20 sit ups
 Clearing 2.7 mts wide ditch & landing on both feet (long jump) (to
achieve in any one of the 03 chance given) 4.4 NOMINATION FOR POSTING TO LABS/ESTTS/UNITS: The function
b. Female Candidates of the CEPTAM is to select and nominate the name of suitable candidates to
 Running a distance of 800 meter in 05 minutes time the concerned DRDO Lab/Estt/Unit on the basis of availability of vacancies in
 Carrying a weight of 63.5 kgs to a distance of 183 meters within 96 various DRDO Labs/Estts/Units. Nomination shall be on the basis of merit of
sec (Only for Fireman post) the candidates in the Tier-I examination, outcome of Tier-II
 2.5 mtr vertical rope climbing (2.5 mtr foot above ground) (Trade/Skill/Physical Fitness and Capability Test, wherever
 15 sit ups
Or applicable) & document verification and preference of posting to stations
 Long jump of 2.0 mts (to achieve in any one of the 03 chance (refer 2.2) given by the candidates for further processing of their
given) candidature. Candidates are advised to ensure meeting all eligibility criteria to
(D) Other relaxations avoid rejection in future. The original certificates pertaining to EER and other
 There shall be 10% relaxation in the performance standards for the relevant documents will be examined at the time of document verification. It is
candidates having age more than 40 years essential to produce all the relevant certificates in original at the time of
document verification, failing which the candidature of such candidates will be
SECTION-4 cancelled. Candidates may be asked at any stage of the recruitment process to
4.1 SELECTION PROCESS: The selection process will consist of Tier–I (CBT) produce original documents/certificates for the verification of its authenticity by
and Tier-II (Trade/Skill/Physical Fitness and Capability Test, wherever forensic expert/issuing authority. Offer of appointment will be issued by
applicable) as described in Table-1 of this section: i) The Score of Tier-I concerned Lab/Estt/Unit subject to satisfying all eligibility criteria including
(CBT) may be normalized as per requirement. ii) The Tier-I (CBT) will consist antecedents and character. DRDO reserves the right to nominate candidates to
of objective type-multiple choice questions only. iii) The syllabus of the any place in India depending upon organisational requirements/constraints.
examinations will be commensurate to EER and OER required for the post
code. iv) The medium for examination will be Hindi and English. v) Tier-I
examination is for Provisional selection and Tier-II (Trade/Skill/Physical
Fitness and Capability Test, wherever applicable) is qualifying in nature

Table 1
Tier Mode/Type of POST Maximum Duration of
Examination SCOPE OF EXAMINATION Marks Exam (Mins.)
CODE
0301  50 Questions on Quantitative ability/aptitude, General
0401 intelligence & Reasoning ability, General awareness,
0402 General science, Arithmetic & Numerical Ability
0501  50 Questions on General English
0502  50 Questions on Hindi or English Language
CBT
I 0601  100 Questions on Quantitative ability/aptitude, General 150 120
(Provisional Selection*)
0701 intelligence & Reasoning ability, General awareness,
0801 General science, Arithmetic & Numerical Ability
0901  25 Questions on General English
1001  25 Questions related to Job
1101
Trade/Skill/Physical All Post It is also mandatory for shortlisted candidates to pass the prescribed Trade/Skill/Physical
Fitness and Capability Codes Fitness and Capability Tests as per the norms, wherever applicable.
II Test, wherever
applicable
(Qualifying in Nature**)
Note: i) The mode of selection may change depending upon the Organisational requirement / Govt. of India policy.
ii) For more details, visit frequently asked questions (FAQs) section on our website.
*PROVISIONAL SELECTION CRITERIA: The provisional selection will be based on the merit obtained in Tier-I examination depending upon the
post/category/sub-category of the candidate. The minimum qualifying marks for Tier-I is 40% for UR/OBC/EWS candidates and 35% for SC/ST candidates.
NOTE: A) SC, ST, OBC, EWS, ESM, MSP and PWD candidates, who are selected on their own merit without relaxed standards, will be considered against the
unreserved vacancies as per Govt. of India orders. B) The reserved vacancies will be filled up separately from amongst the eligible SC, ST, OBC, EWS, ESM,
MSP and PWD candidates. C) Shortlisted candidates will be called for the prescribed Trade/Skill/Physical Fitness and Capability Tests as per the norms,
wherever applicable.
** TRADE/SKILL/PHYSICAL FITNESS AND CAPABILITY TEST, WHEREVER APPLICABLE (Qualifying in Nature): Candidates will be provisionally
shortlisted based on Tier-I examination merit in a ratio of 1:12 (No. of vacancy: No. of shortlisted candidates). However, this ratio may increase depending
upon organisational requirements. The last candidate securing equal marks in the bracket will also be included. Provisionally shortlisted candidates in Tier-I will
be called for the prescribed Trade/Skill/Physical Fitness and Capability Tests as per the norms, wherever applicable. It is mandatory to pass the prescribed
Trade/Skill/Physical Fitness and Capability Tests, wherever applicable for final selection.
DRDO website at least 02 weeks prior the examination which is required to be
SECTION-5 downloaded and printed for appearing in examination. Admit card for
5.1 IMPORTANT POINTS TO REMEMBER FOR CANDIDATES: A) examination will not be sent by CEPTAM by post. F) Mode of examination will
Closing/crucial date of eligibility: 15th Oct 2019. B) Read the detailed be CBT in Tier-I. G) Bring the admit card & preferably same Photo Id (original
instructions and frequently asked questions (FAQs). C) Note down the as mentioned in application form) at examination centre. H) Candidates
application number/roll number for future use. D) Take a printout of the seeking reservation/relaxation benefits applicable for SC/ST/OBC/EWS/ESM
application form and keep it with you. No printed copy of application is /MSP/PWD/WIDOWS/DIVORCED WOMEN/WOMEN JUDICIALLY SEPARATED
required to be sent to CEPTAM. E) E-admit card would be available on FROM THEIR HUSBANDS WHO ARE NOT REMARRIED etc. must ensure that
they are entitled to such reservation/relaxation as per Govt. of India rules and
are in possession of relevant certificate(s). I) To familiarize with CBT process,
candidates are advised to go through the mock test available on website, 02
weeks prior to examination. J) There will be no provision of re-evaluation/re-
checking of answers given by candidates in CBT. K) Candidates are advised to
visit only official website of DRDO (www.drdo.gov.in) for any information &
updates and be very cautious about fake websites, news, messages and job
racketeers. L) Candidates will go through biometric attendance & metal
detector for frisking at examination centres. M) Electronic gadgets like Mobile
phones, Bluetooth devices, pen drive, laptops, calculators etc., any other
communication devices, wrist watches, pen/pencil, ornaments & jewellery and
any other prohibited items are strictly NOT allowed inside the exam hall.
N) Candidates are advised in their own interest not to bring any of the
prohibited items including mobile phones etc. to the venue of the examination,
as arrangements for safe keeping cannot be assured. O) Signatures of the
candidates on all documents should be identical and must be in running hand
writing and not in block/capital or disjointed letters. Signatures in different
style or language at the time of Tier-I (CBT), Tier-II (Trade/Skill/Physical
Fitness and Capability Test, wherever applicable) and document
verification etc. may result in cancellation of candidature. P) In case of
fake/fabricated application /registration by misusing any dignitaries
name/photo, such candidate will be held responsible for the same and liable
for suitable legal action under Cyber/IT act. Q) No TA/DA is admissible to
any candidates for appearing in the Tier-I (CBT) and Tier-II
(Trade/Skill/Physical Fitness and Capability Test, wherever
applicable).
5.2 DISCLOSURE OF SCORES AND RANKING OF CANDIDATES
PUBLICALLY: In accordance with the directions issued by DOPT vide its O.M.
No.39020/1/2016-Estt. (B) Dated 21.06.2016, after declaration of result,
DRDO will publish the scores/rankings of the candidates appearing in the
Tier-II (Trade/Skill/Physical Fitness and Capability Test, wherever
applicable) examination on the website in descending order of ranking.
Accordingly, following details of the candidates will be made available on the
website: (i) Name (ii) Father’s name (iii) Date of Birth (iv) Category & sub
category (v) Gender (vi) Educational qualifications (vii) Total marks obtained in
the qualifying examination (viii) Rank in merit. (ix) Correspondence address
(x) E-mail. However, at the time of filling up of application form, the candidate
will have the option to opt out of disclosing the above details, publicly.
5.3 ACTION AGAINST CANDIDATES FOUND GUILTY OF
MISCONDUCT: Misrepresentation, hiding or falsification of facts detected at
any stage of the selection process, document verification will result in
cancellation of candidature, without any notice, and no correspondence in this
CONTACT US
The Director
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Management (CEPTAM), DRDO, Ministry
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Keep visiting CEPTAM Notice Board on website www.drdo.gov.in for important announcements / information throughout the recruitment process at its various stages.
regard will be entertained. Candidates are warned that the candidature will be
summarily cancelled at any stage of the recruitment, in respect of candidates
found to have indulged in any of the following: A) In possession of mobile
phone & accessories, Bluetooth devices and other electronic gadgets within
the premises of the examination centres, whether in use or in switched off
mode. B) Involved in malpractices or using unfair means in the examination.
C) Submitting fabricated documents or documents which have been tampered
with. D) Making statements which are incorrect or false or suppressing
material information. E) Impersonation. F) Resorting to any other irregular or
improper means in connection with his/her candidature for the examination.
G) Misconduct /misbehaving in any manner in the examination hall with the
invigilators, exam duty officials or DRDO representatives. H) Canvassing in any
form or disruption of examination. I) Carrying any arms/weapons,
objectionable items. J) Sharing examination terminal through remote desktop
software/Apps/LAN/WAN, etc. K) Attempt to hack or manipulate examination
servers, data and examination systems at any point before, during or after the
Examination.
The defaulter candidate may be debarred permanently or for a specified period
from future recruitments. Canvassing in any form will lead to disqualification.
In addition to that, CEPTAM reserves the right to initiate legal action against
such candidates. Candidature can also be cancelled at any stage of the
recruitment on any ground which the organisation considers to be the
sufficient cause for cancellation of candidature.
CAUTION: A) Candidates are advised not to fall in trap of fraudulent
recruitment advertisements and job offers being made by some unscrupulous
elements forging DRDO name/logo. The official website of DRDO is
www.drdo.gov.in for any information/updates etc. B) Please note that
CEPTAM does not request any payment at any stage of selection process
except an application fee of Rs. 100/- wherever applicable (required along with
the application submission). If you are contacted with any request, please do
not respond/act on such E-mail/phone call etc. and inform us immediately, at
our E-mail or helpline number.
5.4 ABBREVIATIONS: CAT= Category, CBT= Computer Based Test, CPC=
Central Pay Commission, CSD= Canteen Store Department, EER= Essential
Educational Requirement, OER= Other Educational Requirement, ESM= Ex-
Serviceman, EWS= Economically Weaker Section, Id= Identification with
photo, MSP= Meritorious Sports Person, NOC= No Objection Certificate,
OBC = Other Backward Class, PSU= Public Sector Undertaking, PWD= Person
With Disability, SC= Scheduled Caste, ST= Scheduled Tribe, UR= Unreserved,
Helpline: 011-23882323, 23819217
E-mail: ceptam-drdo@gov.in
Website: www.drdo.gov.in
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